Chinatown History and Food Walking Tour

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Highlights

Make the most of your trip to San Francisco by taking the most immersive Chinatown history and food tour. Enjoy tasting homemade Dim Sum, see how fortune cookies are made, and learn all the ins and outs of China's largest enclave outside of Asia.
 
The Dragon's Gate
The ancient cathedral of Santa Maria dell'Immacolata Concezione
iCafe or Hang Ah for pork buns and spring rolls or carnival buns.
Portsmouth Square
Delicious Dim Sum
Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory

What is included?

  • Narrated Walking Tour of Chinatown
  • Many stops with photo opportunities
  • Food included in your tour: Pork Buns and Spring Rolls or Carnival Buns at iCafe or Hang Ah
  • Delicious dim sum
  • Fortune cookies
  • Activity guaranteed for small groups, maximum 12 customers.

What is not included?

  • Hotel pickup or drop-off
  • Tips

What is there to know?

Mobile and printed vouchers are accepted.
Total tour duration: 2.5 hours.

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Meeting point

The Dragon's Gate, Bush St @ Grant Ave, San Francisco at 10:45am, 15 minutes before the tour starts at 11:00am

Cancellation policies

Fully refundable in case of cancellation up to 48 hours before departure

Description

Make the most of your trip to San Francisco by taking the most immersive Chinatown history and food tour. Enjoy tasting homemade Dim Sum, see how fortune cookies are made, and learn all the ins and outs of China's largest enclave outside of Asia.
Meet your tour guide at Dragon's Gate, the main entrance to San Francisco's Chinatown neighborhood, to begin your walking tour of Chinatown's most famous sights and hidden spots.
As you wander this colorful and lively neighborhood, listen to your guide's commentary on Chinatown's history, culture, and present-day authenticity. Stroll along Stockton Street past busy markets selling some of the city's freshest and most exotic foods, pass buildings designed like pagodas, and keep your camera out as you admire the eye-catching Chinese decorations adorning the streets.
Gain an understanding of the religious culture and history of Chinatown as you visit the ancient St. Mary's Cathedral. Take the opportunity to taste traditional spring rolls or pork buns at ICafe or Hang Ah (depending on the day of the tour)
At the next stop, Portsmouth Square, take your time to walk around and learn about this area's historical significance to the Gold Rush, California's beginnings, and the origin of Chinatown.
A Chinatown tour will never be complete if you don't get to taste the homemade Dim Sum. Join our guide for the next stop at Delicious Dim Sum, where you will enjoy probably the best Dim Sum you have ever eaten.
End your tour with a memorable visit to a fortune cookie factory, where you'll have the chance to taste them, learn about baking techniques, and reflect on the historical significance of fortune.
Dragon Gate
Our tour will begin at the famous Dragon Gate, the main entrance to San Francisco's Chinatown neighborhood. Your guide will review the itinerary to follow during the tour so you don't miss any spots!
Old Cathedral of Santa Maria
Your second stop will take you to visit the ancient St. Mary's Cathedral, where your guide will inform you of relevant facts about this building and its connection to the Chinatown community.
iCafe or Hang Ah
The tour continues with a delicious stop at iCafe or Hang Ah (subject to availability), where you will have the chance to sample a sample of pork buns and spring rolls.
Portsmouth Square
Walk the square and learn about this area's historical significance to the Gold Rush, the beginnings of California, and the origin of Chinatown.
delicious Dim Sum
A Chinatown tour will never be complete if you don't get to taste some homemade Dim Sum. Join our guide: our next stop will be at Delicious Dim Sum, probably the best you will ever eat.
Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co.
End your tour with a memorable visit to a fortune cookie factory, where you will have the chance to taste them and learn about baking techniques and the historical significance of fortune telling.

Where is it

San Francisco

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